Clinical Science Associate – Rare Diseases
Competitive rates with travel opportunities Nth NSW & SA
Permanent full-time field-based position
supportive and collaborative culture with career growth opportunities
About the role
The Rare Disease Clinical Science Associate (CSA) is responsible for driving the commercial success of the Rare Disease Portfolio within the defined territory (NSW North and SA). This will be achieved by identifying, educating and building advocates within the healthcare community to reduce the time to diagnosis of patients suffering from Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs), specifically Fabry and Pompe Disease.
Responsibilities
Implement sales strategy and promotional activities to meet and exceed sales target.
Engage department decision makers, treaters, specialists and allied health staff (nurses, pharmacy and pathology) to drive disease awareness, testing and management of patients with particular focus on Dry Blood Spot testing
Deliver effective and relevant presentations for hospital units and accounts.
Maintain activity in line with agreed Business Plan including face-to-face calls (in person or via zoom), trade displays, conferences, educational events etc.
Develop new business and maintain existing accounts through regular and valuable contact with target customers in line with sales strategy.
Stay current with relevant medical community issues and has a full understanding of global literature and clinical trials allowing the CSA to effectively communicate complex data
Facilitate highly clinical physician interactions, effortlessly recalling and appropriately discussing specific clinical data from studies
Continually monitor and analyse opportunities for existing and potential business and recommend appropriate approaches to maximise sales.
Understand and optimise the complex relationships and protocols impacting the hospital environment.
Comply with company SOPs, Medicines Australia Code of Conduct and ACCC requirements.
About You
Essential Skills and Qualifications
Demonstrable track record as a Specialist Representative, Hospital Sales Representative position or similar.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products
Tertiary qualifications in Pharmacy, Science, Nursing, Business, Marketing or Education. Alternatively, extensive pharmaceutical sales experience.
Completion of Medicines Australia CEP
Full Driver License
Desirable Skills and Experience
Experience in the Rare Disease setting and working knowledge of the hospital environment in cardiology, nephrology and neurology
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